I thank Him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service.... 1:12

I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throught the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.... 1:12-13

Daughter, mother, sister, friend.
Playmate, lover, wife, servant.
Leader, follower, worker, inventor.
Disciple, teacher, student.
Saint and sinner.

A Woman.

He knows me. He loves me.
He calls me by name.
You may know me by one name,
Or by several.
But he calls me by the name
That is written
On my secret heart of hearts.

Shalom Aleichem,
SE

But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God." ... And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. ... 7:55-60

And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the young man. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down, and if calls you, you shall say 'Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.'" so Samuel went and lay down in his place.

And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant hears." Then Lord said to Samuel, "Behold I am about to do a thing in Israel at which the two ears of everyone who hears it will tingle."... 3:8-11

And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.... [B]ehold, a bright cloud overshadowed them and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell to their faces and were terrified.... 17:2-5

O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;
my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
too great and too marvelous for me.

But I have calmed and quieted my soul,
like a child weaned with its mother;
like a child weaned is my soul within me.

O Israel, hope in the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore.... 131-:1-3

I’ve been writing and praying an examen for years. Sometimes I write it down, or something else that comes to me during my time apart with Abba. Occasionally over the years I’ve recorded these writings – or part of them – in this online journal. I’ve also been known to delete them, either in bulk or as the mood strikes me.

I don’t really promote this journal, or actively share it on the Internet, but feel free to reference it, comment or link to it. All comments are moderated. I will not get into the endless discussion about whether God exists or not. I’ll be happy to have that discussion in person or by e-mail or on twitter. But not here. I do welcome your insights and your discerning observations.

This is a place apart. Sacred ground.

Therefore, may these words inspire you, love you, and uplift you, as they do me. Even more importantly, may they be a reflection of my soul as it yearns for, seeks, and hears the Word of the Lord.

Praise be to God, forever and forever.